Programme for 2020

Brings substantial knowledge and experience of the Newlyn and Lamorna artists from the Cornish colony.

16 April 2020 – CANCELLED – Rescheduled to 12 noon 5 November 2020“AND SO TO BED”, THE DIARY OF SAMUEL PEPYSMs Susannah Fullerton

Pepys, a perceptive commentator, produced in shorthand a diary from 1660 to 1669.

21 May 2020 – CANCELLEDTHE SCULPTURES OF PARTHENONMr Alan Read

The Parthenon of Athens, designed by the artist Pheidas, is lavishly decorated with marble sculptures, depicting Athenian cults and myths.

INTEREST DAY 1 – CANCELLED22 May 2020WHISTLER VERSUS RUSKIN: FLINGING A POT OF PAINT IN THE PUBLIC FACEMr Alan Read

18 June 2020SIR JOSEPH BANKS: PASSIONATE PATRONMr Paul Brunton

Born 1743, Sir Joesph Banks, FRS, English naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences. Highly praised for his 1766 expediton to Newfoundland and Labrador, and his collections, drawings and notes from his Australian voyage.

Enjoy a fascinating account of one of 20th Century’s significant musical genres. Hear the inside story from a musicologist and jazz musician who explores Ravel’s pre-impressions, and provides insights from early jazz recordings.